Perception of shape, form and space  in humans is a gradual progression in that order since birth.

Natural shapes, beginning with mother's face, are recognized first... when depth perception begins, the whole new fascinating world of natural forms opens up for the human child.

The development of motor skills in the nimble fingers and hands result in creative exploration of shapes and forms that are man made...

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A simple exercise to explore spatial perception and configuration is the making of layers of shapes set apart to create visual depth...

Making different solid forms repetitively and arranging them in clusters can be the first foray into understanding of the built form and the in between spaces...

Having explored making forms and clusters, one becomes sensitive to the real built forms and in between spaces of the man made urban world...

With inputs from first year students of CARE School of Architecture, Trichy.